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April 26, 2013

I
came across this beautiful composition while walking past the board. It was
titled “things are to be cared and people are to be loved”. It was carved in
decent language yet the content weighed heavy.

A
father was laundering his adored car. His son was frolicking around. As he
starred his dad, he went near the car. Unexpectedly, he dented the car. Out of dads
love for the car, he started beating his son without realizing that he was
hitting with the wrench. The poor little kids’ finger was all damaged and he
was taken to hospital.

In
the hospital, the boy cried a lot. He asked, “Daddy when will my fingers be OK”? Overwhelmed by the sad tone, tears welled up in his eyes. He begged his
son but the boy modestly smiled and hugged him despite the harsh beating.

That
evening, when passing by his car, he noticed something on his car. It read, “I love you daddy”. Thenhe realized that it was scribbled by
his son. He repented for his action. He couldn’t do anything to heal his sons’
finger. Filled by guilt, he committed suicide.

The
son permanently lost his fingers. The cold father hanged himself for the coward
action.

How crucial is it to love people than to love things. I slowly
disappeared among the sea of heads with unforgettable lesson.

April 22, 2013

A
coin has two sides. In the same way, life is not always bound by good things. Some
days are bad too. We can’t always expect it to be fair. The theater of life has
the sad and happy episodes. One’s laughter is always tailed by thousand tears. We
say life is a path of roses. But along the beautiful path, we also encounter hardship which make the trip harsh. This tough challenge wakes us up from the ignorant slumber. When we combat
the hurdles of life we live with purpose. Like the coin toss, everything is
unpredictable.

A
coin is round. This resembles the vicious cycle of life. We are connected in
one way or other. One’s action will leave a mark on others. We depend on each
other for survival. The good will always reap the best. Good merits are echoed
back to us when we help others. No doubt the bad will harvest the worst. Nobody
can escape the circle of sufferings. It doesn't differentiate between rich and
the poor. All are circled by it. The way we influence people positively matters
a lot. By doing so, we can liberate ourselves from the vicious circle of life.
Our action is the seed of our future.

A
coin is mostly blended with silver. It’s strong. Every one of us has the
potential to be the coin. All it takes is determination. No matter how hard is
the coin, if we don’t care it will rust and lose its radiance. It will be
worthless too. Our life is no exception. If we let it corrode like the coin,
certain that it will be valueless. Nurture it. Otherwise life would be
charmless.

A
coin is engraved with stunning designs and famous figures. Our life too can be
made beautiful by incising right actions and thoughts. Engage in productive
works and let no evils conquer our mind. Great people are remembered throughout
the history because of their tireless contribution to the world. We can do the
same. One should not be complacent, rather work hard. And for decades, the
legacy will be remembered by the world. Those sculptured figures, who
selflessly devoted their whole life for the cause of others are today,
resurrected. The world looks up to them as an edifice of human being.

A
coin is small but efficient. It is constituted of incalculable particles. Undeniably,
Human life is also an aggregate of innumerous karma.

In
life many small things remain unnoticed. We overlook them not realizing how useful
they are. In real, these small things make up life. Although, a coin is less
valued it’s worth thousand things. Likewise, we are also capable of doing great
things gradually. Good Life is the accumulation of small
things. What we call little thing are the embryo of great things. Most of us
fail because we don’t care much about the little things. Small kindness, small courtesies
and small affection are enough to do wonders because they are the stair way to
successful life.

April 8, 2013

Every
new day is a challenge for everyone. Perhaps, a disguised opportunity unrecognized.
This short-lived moment is the rooster reminding us, how unnoticeably clock
ticks. Everything is transforming within a short time.

As
an adulterated mind, we drench our juvenile thoughts in the rain of materialistic
world. We compromise with adversities to gain pleasure. Life is more than this.
While busy chasing the big pleasures of life, we forget to count on small ones.
Many things slip away leaving aside important lesson, only to be thought later.
Those are actually the real elements which constitute life with meaning.

A
life filled with splendor can be achieved day by day if lived wisely. Somebody
great said, “The purpose of life is the life of purpose”. Many of us
circumscribe today for future. We sacrifice our health and
energy for the fleeting comfort. What if we checks out suddenly? Life will be
unattended call then. Therefore, live like there is no tomorrow.

If
one doesn't dare to take risk, it’s hard to step forward. Take the road less
travelled. Live the moment to the fullest and savor the gift of present. It is
better to be the slave of future than to be a master of past.

Life
is journey, not a destination. Explore, for it has so much to present us free
of penny. Judge not what nature offers because the silence it displays is an
oasis of wisdom. When we are at peace with nature, it opens the door of sanctum
to eternity. It teaches us many things that we are unaware of.

Always
garden the mind with beautiful flowers of thought. When we crave too much, it
only poisons the mind hindering the way. The thing that stimulates our desire
is simply a manifestation to get more. One should be content with everything one
has. No matter how thorny the path of our inner voice may be, the odyssey is
worth enduring because those who look within make most from the life. Actualized
People are ones who have spent infinite energy and time to comprehend their
inner voice.

Avoid
blaming others for their pitfalls. It is easy to point fingers but know that
other fingers are pointing back to us too. People bound by complain are in
short of affection. Such types of persons are uncertain to prosper because they
have no time for love. They have no time for life either. We should Appreciate
and acknowledge others hard work. Our laugh must never be the reasons for
somebody’s pain.

Help
whenever possible and make others happy. The world laughs in great joy. Fetch
smile on others face. Dalai Lama said that even if we can’t be of help to
others, refrain from harming. The prime purpose of us being on this planet is to
be kind and this is the birthright of all, irrespective of cast, status and
religion. Unleash the darkness by being the light while igniting our own.

April 1, 2013

Lying
is an act of conniving. It impacts individual and society as a whole. Sadly,
many of us have entwined it with our daily lives. One way or other, we lie to
gain pleasure or to avoid discomfort. However, From Buddhist standpoint, it is considered
as an oral sin but the practice is still embraced.

Today,
it has become a need for social existence and almost every conversation is
blended to add flavor. Truth is hardly spoken. Many of us hide behind it
turning our blind eyes and deaf ears. We are sunk in, and to float out of it is
something never thought of. People resort to lie for different reasons. The
reasons are vast as the human imagination and there are no specific answers to why
people lie.

Some
are flamboyant by nature. These liars coax others by being ostentatious.
Prioritizing proudly with “I” is the core of conversation because the falsifier
aims to win over the audiences. Usually, these are sweet mouthed. Though more
or less harmless, they are too common. In many cases, they lie to boost their reputation and to shield their personal interest.

Often
people lie to impress others by
exaggerating. Those who want to be famed are inclined towards this. Almost
everybody enjoys this type. Like I didn't bring my car, bike or my father didn't allow me. Actually, it is an indirect way of gaining attention, power and respect.
These liars display unusual manners and fake possessions.

Also,
there are many who lie for quick
financial gains. Temptation, high profile lifestyle and city trend can be
attributed as the factor. The social needs and demands compel them to lie. Especially, some teenagers could be obsessed
with so many things as they try to cope up with an adult world. Occasionally, they
seek alternative like lie to fulfill the longings. Inevitably, they lie to parents
to satisfy their desires.

Casually,
people lie to their spouse, superiors or friends just to get along with the hostile
environment.

Sometimes
when people are faced with dilemmas,
they lie. Confessing truth leaves them defenseless and vulnerable. Aftermath is
either hide or lie. When the circumstances
are unfavorable, people go for it. It may be due to fear of punishment or
unjust laws that are bias. To evade foul mouthing and to prevent criticism,
some also refuge in lying. Many a times, it is due to unaccepted truth that
people lie considering partial truth will not cause problems.

Competition at
work and a sense of entitlement also induces people to lie. For some it’s matter
of habit because of constant use of it. Unfaithful Couples lie to sustain healthy
relationship. It is used as an approach to keep away troubles and tactics to
hide their embarrassments and strengths.

Incredibly,
truth is truth and it can’t be buried for it harbors trust. A liar may gain
fleeting comfort but in long run, it will root in ignorance which will insecure
the peace of mind. It can also infect mankind and make world a living hell
because liars abdicate truth and succumb to fake realities.